Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required before the first day of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Active Florida Respiratory Therapist License required before the first day of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bronchoscopy procedure experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Additional NBRC credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Maintain daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab.
• Support interventional pulmonology and bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic bronchoscopies, transplant bronchoscopies, inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced procedures.
• Complete required documentation.
• Coordinate patient transport to and from the procedure room.
• Monitor patients during procedures.
• Prepare for and assist with specimen retrieval.
• Complete laboratory specimen forms.
• Maintain working knowledge of bronchoscopy equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedures performed by Respiratory Services for critical and non-critical care patients, according to current departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in mentorship, onboarding of new Pulm Func Techs, committee work, and professional quality improvement projects as needed.
• Use critical thinking to perform cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, bedside and procedure-space procedures, and other RRT-related skills and tasks.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.